Fabric-pin.



30 MODEL.

G. W. MoGILL.

FABRIC PIN.

APPLIOATION FILED AUG.11, 1902.

PATENTED-JAN.-13, 1903 2 SHEETS-SHEET 1.

N 718,272. PATENTED JAN. 13, 1903.

G. W. McGILL.

FABRIC PIN.

APPLICATION FILED AUG. 11, 1902.

NQMODEL. 8 SHEETS SBEET 2.

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UNTTED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

GEORGE W. MOGILL, OF RIVERDALE-ON-THE-HUDSON, NEWV YORK.

FABRIC-PIN.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 718,272, dated January 13, 1903.

Application filed August 11,1902. $erial1lo. 119,340. (No model.) 1

-To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE W. MCGILL, a citizen of the United States, residing at Riverdale-on-the-Hudson, in the county of New York and State of New York, have invented new and usefullmprovements in Fabric-Pins, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates in part to improvements in fabric-pins adapted more particularly for detachably connecting stock-tags to merchandise, such as dry goods, &c.',although adapted for various store, office, and household or other uses that will suggest themselves or that may develop from time to time.

My invention also relates in part to an improved fabric-pin adapted to general household, store, and office or other uses.

The invention has for its object to provide pins of the characters stated which are of novel and simple construction and economical of manufacture; and. said invention resides in pins embodying the features. hereinafter described, and set forth in theappended clauses of claim, reference being had to the accompanying drawings for illustration thereof, and. in which- Figure l is an elevation of a pin embodying my invention before the cross-head is secured thereto. Fig. 2 is a similar view with the cross-head applied. Fig. 3 is a perspective View of one form of blank for the crosshead. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of such blank partially shaped for incorporation into the pin construction. Fig. 5 is a face view of a different form of blank. Fig. 6 is a perspective view of this blank partially shaped to adapt it, for incorporation into the pin construction. Fig. 7 is a view of the pin illustrated in Figs. 1 and. 2 in one application of its use detachably holding a stock-tag to a piece of goods. Fig. 8 is a sectional view of said pin. Fig. 9 is a sectional view of a different construction of the pin, in which it is provided with a curved neck. Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a further different construction, in which the pin is provided with an angular neck. Fig. 11 is a perspective view of a pin constructed according to my invention. Fig. 12 is a perspective View of a different form of the generic character of pin illustrated in Fig. 11.

In the following description of that part of my invention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 10 of the drawings I will refer chiefly to the pin in its use as a stock-tagpin, without, however, intending thereby to limit my invention to said pin in such of its uses.

My invention resides in the pin as an article of manufacture irrespective of the nature of its employment.

Having reference to Figs. 1 to 10 of the said drawings, the numeral 1 indicates the single penetrating prong or shank, which is pinpointed at one end, as shown at 2. This shank as compared with the laterally-extending cross-head is relatively long, to the end that it may have an extended degree of entranceinto the fabric, whereby it is efficiently held therein. The material of the pin at the end of the shank opposite its pin-point is bent at substantially a right angle thereto to form integral therewith a shoulder or support 3 for the cross-head, hereinafter referred to. The material is then continued in the form of a depending resilient loop 4:, which normally rests against the shank or prong 1, the said loop and shank at this point constituting,in effeet, a clasp 5, adapted to engage and detachably hold a stock-tag. The extremity of the material after forming the loop is bent back at a right angle 'to the shank, so that it assumes the same relative direction as and is in alinement with the support 3 and forms the auxiliary support or detached shoulder 6, which in the completed pin occupies one-half of said cross-head hereinafter referred to. The crosshead blank 7 (shown in Fig. 3) is provided with a central perforation 8, adapted to receive the shank or prong of the pin and. through which perforation the said shank projects in the completed structure. The cross-head blank 7, as shown in Fig. 5, and which, in efieot, is mechanically the same, differs from that of Fig. 3 in that it has intermediate its ends and in the opposite edges thereof recesses 8*, which when this blank is shaped as illustrated in Fig. 6 of the draw ings and when it is incorporated in the pin construction constitute a perforation in the cross-head to receive the prong or shank and through which the latter projects. Either form or any other suitable form of blank for the cross-head may be employed, the two forms shown being merely illustrative of convenient blanks that are economical and easily applied. As stated above, the forms shown are mechanically substantiallythe same, and the difference in the construction results onlyin a difference in the mode of incorporating the cl'osshead in the pin structure. prong or shank of the pin is passed through the perforation 8 of the blank shown in Fig. 3 until the latter engages the support 3 and the auxiliary support 6, when it is closely clamped in position. In applying a cross-head constructed from the blank of Fig. 5 said blank may be rested upon the support 3 and auxiliary support 6 and bent around said parts, being tightly clamped therearound with the recesses 8 fitting about the shank or prong. The crosshead 7 or 7 is fitted to the shank or prong of the pin, as shown in Fig. 1, and made to inclose the support or shoulder 3, and the auxiliary support or shoulder 6, being clamped firmly and tightly thereabout, seen 1'- ing said shoulders or supports in horizontal alinement with each other and with the top of the pin proper intermediate such supports and constituting a cross-head for the pin, adding materially to its strength and completeness and forming an undetachable connection between both of such supports, permanently closing the depending loop 4 and imparting to it a uniform rigidity, increasing materially both its resilience as a clasp and its spring-bearing against the pin-shank.

In the form of pin illustrated in said Figs. 1 and 2 of the drawings the shank is straight throughout its length and the loop rests with its apex thereagainst. The loop in this instance is therefore disposed at an angle to the shank, as shown in section in Fig. 8 of the drawings, and acts in the nature of a torsional spring which will firmly clasp or hold the material in which it is inserted between the loop and the shank and also a stock-tag inserted between such material and the loop, as shown in Fig. 7.

In the form of pin illustrated in Fig. 9 of the drawings the shank adjacent to the crosshead is provided with a curved neck 10, so that the cross-head is located in a plane in advance of that of the shank. The loop 4 in this example of my invention also rests with its apex 5 against the shank; but the angularity thereof with respect to the shank is in a direction opposite that illustrated in Fig. 8 of the drawings. The clasping or holding action of the loop and shank is substantially the same as in the form shown in Fig. 8, differing therefrom only in the fact that the insertion of material between the loop and shank tends to bring the loop and shank into parallelism rather than divergence, as in Fig. 8. What I consider, however, the more important feature of this form of pin resides in the neck of the shank by which the cross-head is disposed in a plane in advance of that of The the shank, so that when, as in practice, the shank is inserted its full length, including its curved neck, in the fabric the passage of the curved neck into the fabric serves to draw the cross-head neatly and smoothly against the fabric.

In Fig. 10 of the drawings the pin illustrated has an angular neck 10, which intersects at a point above the cross-head an angular shoulder with which the shank of the pinisprovided. Thisangularneckandshoulder constitute a means of locking the pin in the fabric. The manner of using this pin is as follows: The shank is inserted in the fabric up to the point of intersection of the shoulder 12 and the angular neck and is then pressed upward in the fabric until the cross-head comes to rest against the surface thereof. The fabric will now be clasped between the apex of the loop and the shank and the neck in engagement with the fabric above the cross-head, thereby locking the pin in the fabric, from whence it can be removed only by giving the cross-head of the pin a consecutive substantially downward, outward, and upward movement. In this form of pin, as in that illustrated in Fig. 9, the cross-head is disposed in a plane in advance of that of the shank or prong, and in the act of introducing the pin into the fabric the angular neck, in addition to the function just ascribed to it, serves to draw the cross-head to and neatly and firmly against the fabric in the manner set forth with respect to the curved neck of Fig. 9. The cross-head bears laterally upon the fabric or article in connection with which the pin is used, giving an extended bearing and serving to hold the fabric or article to which the pin is secured in a fiat condition. The arms of the resilient loop of the pin also afford lateral bearings to engage a stock-tag or other article at opposite sides of the place where it is clasped between the shank or prong and the loop, thus holding the same in a flat condition snugly against the goods to which the pin is secured and enabling the tags to be secured to and removed from the goods without withdrawing the pin. The depending loop in addition to its other functions, as set forth, affords a convenient handle, as it were, to facilitate the insertion and withdrawal of the pin when necessary. The provision of the neck to the shank, whether of the curved or angular formation, whereby the cross-head is disposed in a plane in advance of that of the shank of the pin and whereby the cross-head is, by the act of inserting the pin into the fabric, drawn to and neatly and firmly against the fabric, I consider of much practical importance and of value in the pin, Whether it be provided with a loop, such as hereinbefore described, or not. The pin having these features without the loop is illustrated in Figs. 11 and 12 of the drawings, and I desire it to be understood in respect to several of the clauses of the claim hereunto appended as ICC including in my invention generically and specifically the pins shown in these figures of drawings-that is, whether they be provided with the loop shown in the other figures of the drawings or not.

In the construction of the pin shown in Figs. 11 and 12 of the drawings the crosshead may consist of either form of blank, applied as hereinafter described, the heading end of the blank or shank being turned at substantially right angles to the body thereof, as shown in dotted lines in said figures, to constitute a support 3 for the crosshead, the latter being applied, as stated, in the manner hereinbefore described.

The subject-matter of this application as illustrated in Figs. 1 to 8, inclusive, of the drawings constitutes a division of my application for Letters Patent, Serial No. 48,341, for improvement in pins, filed February 21, 1901, in which application said form of pin is illustrated.

Having thus described myinvention,what I claim is- 1. As a new article of manufacture, a pin comprising a shank pointed at one end and.

having its other end fashioned in manner to provide it with one attached and one detached heading support or shoulder, and with a depending loop connecting the same and integral therewith, and with each of such supports extending laterally from the top of the prong on opposite sides thereof and at right angles therewith, and held in alinement with each other, and with the top of the prongintermediate them, by means of a cross-head composed of a separate piece of material of tubular formation folded around themin manner to permanently close such depending loop and provide the pin a continuous cross-head resting at right angles with the prong, and with the latter projecting centrally therefrom and in manner to vertically cross the loop and rest in spring-bearing against its base.

2. Asanewarticleofmauufacture,a fabricpin consisting of a penetrating prong or shank,

pin-pointed at one end and having at its other end, and formed integral therewith, a support for a cross-head, a depending loop formed of a continuation of the material of such integral support, and having the free end of the material forming the same folded inward latorally, providing an auxiliary support set in alinement with the support proper, and a cross-head constructed of a separate piece of material fitted upon both of such supports in manner to provide a rigid and undetachable connection between them, permanently closing the depending loop and increasing its re silienceas a clasp and its bearing against the pin-shank. l

3. As a new article of manufactu re, a fabricpin consisting of a penetrating prong or shank, pin-pointed at one end-and having at its other end a curved neck leading to a cross-head support formed integral therewith and occupying a plane at a right angle to and in advance of the plane occupied by said prong, a depending loop formed of a continuation of the material of such integral support, and having the free end of such material folded inward laterally providing an auxiliary support set in alinement with the support proper, and a cross-head composed of a separate piece of material fitted upon and connecting both of such supports in manner to close the loop and to bear laterally upon the pinned fabric.

4. Asanewarticle of manufacture, afabricpi n consisting of a penetrating prong or shank, pin-pointed at one end and having at its other end a curved neck leading to a laterally-projecting cross-head support occupying a plane in advance of that occupied by the pin-shank and at a right angle therewith, and a crosshead composed of a separate piece of material having its one half fitted upon saidsupport, and having its other halfprojecting in the same plane, and in alinement therewith, on the opposite side of the said curved neck and pin-shank.

5. As a new article of manufacture, a fabricpin consisting of a penetrating prong or shank, pin-pointed at one end and having at its other end a curved neck leading to a cross-head support formed integral therewith and occupying a plane in advance of that occupied by the pin-shank, and at a right angle thereto, a depending loop formed of a continuation of the material of said integral support and having the free end of such material folded inward laterally, providing an auxiliary support set in alinement with the support proper, and a cross-head,composed of a separate piece of material, fitted upon and connecting both of such supports in manner to close the loop and to bear laterally upon the pinned fabric.

6. As a new article of manufacture, a fabricpin consisting of a penetrating prong or shank, pin-pointed at one end and having at the other end a cross-head support occupying a plane in advance of that occupied by the pin-shank and at a right angle therewith, and interme diate the pin-shank proper and such support an upward projecting neck intersecting, above such support, an upward projecting angular shoulder, and a cross-head composed of a separate piece of material fitted upon said support.

7. As a new article of manufacture, a fabricpin consisting of a penetrating prong'or shank, pin-pointed at one end-and having at its other end, and formed integral therewith, a crosshead support occupying a plane in advance 'ofthat occupied by theshank proper, and at a right angle therewith, and intermediate the shank proper and such integral support an upward projecting angular neck extending from said shank and intersecting, above such support, an upward-proj ecting angular shoulder extending from the latter, a depending I In testimony whereof I have hereunto set loop formed of a continuation of the material my hand in presence of two subscribing witof such integral support, and a cross-head nesses.

WM. MCDOWELL.

composed of a separate piece of material fitted GEORGE W. MCGILL. upon and connecting both of such supports, I \Vitnesses: closing the loop and bearing laterally, with I M. G. MILLER,

such 100p, upon the pinned fabric. 

